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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,207.01, 23,720.54 and 12,162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,207.01, 23,720.54 and 12,162.33 is: 16,766.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,207.01 : 23,720.54 = 12,162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,207.01/23,720.54 = 12,162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,207.01x = 23,720.54 × 12,162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,207.01x = 288,497,124.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,497,124.97/17,207.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,766.25

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